Michigan Plaintiff's Witness and Exhibit List
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Have the exhibit marked. Show the exhibit to opposing advocate. Ask permission to approach the witness. Show the exhibit to the witness. Lay the foundation for the exhibit. Move for admission of the exhibit in evidence.
Pre-mark the exhibit. Show it to opposing counsel. Show it to the witness. Ask the right predicate questions. Ask the court to admit the exhibit (see below for magic terminology) Let the clerk mark the exhibit into evidence.
Generally, exhibits are labeled in sequential alphabetical or numerical order. For example, Exhibit A is followed by Exhibit B, etc. This gives the reader clear guideposts to follow throughout the document.
Organize and Copy Exhibits. This is the first step in preparing exhibits for trial. Use Initials to Identify the Author or Source. Develop Cheat Sheets. Depositions. Handling Oversized Exhibits. Prepare for the Use of Videotapes.